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Former Pakistan captain, Salim Malik, has made bold accusations against the Indian cricket team after their recent loss to South Africa in the T20 World Cup match. In a stunning claim, Malik alleged that India intentionally lost the match to prevent Pakistan’s chances of progressing to the semifinals. The tournament saw Bangladesh and Zimbabwe adding pressure on Pakistan with their wins, leading to the team’s reliance on India’s victory over South Africa. However, South Africa emerged victorious, leading to India’s defeat and subsequent drop in the points table. This outcome intensified Pakistan’s reliance on other factors to secure a spot in the knockouts. Speaking to 24 News HD, Malik expressed his disbelief in India’s fielding performance during the match, suggesting that they deliberately underperformed. He stated, ‘India will never want Pakistan to progress,’ highlighting the historical rivalry between the two nations. Malik criticized India’s fielding as subpar, claiming that crucial catches were intentionally missed. Despite the setback, Pakistan still has the chance to reach the semis, with their upcoming match against South Africa being crucial for their advancement. The team will face Bangladesh in their final game on November 6. The T20 World Cup continues to be filled with intense competition and unexpected twists as teams vie for a spot in the coveted semifinals.
